He grew up listening to hunting stories whispered over coffee before sunrise—stories that sparked a fire. But Josh Grace’s path into the woods wasn’t paved with privilege. When 9/11 shut down firearm season on Florida’s military reservation, his dad handed him a $90 youth bow from Kmart and said, “Figure it out, and I’ll take you hunting.” That moment launched a lifetime of public land grit.

Originally from Niceville, Florida, Josh is now a veteran law enforcement officer based in Alabama. Between overseeing patrol units and SWAT teams, he’s chasing Easterns, Rios, and whitetails across state lines. In this episode, he talks with Mitchell about everything from missing deer for five straight years to harvesting his first turkey solo—and why the thrill of the hunt still humbles him every season.

Josh shares how the pursuit of a Grand Slam has taken him to Oklahoma’s sagebrush hills and Florida’s pressured swamps. He reflects on the evolution of hunting culture, the pressure of social media, and the lessons passed down by his father. Whether it’s dodging yellow jackets, climbing trees at twelve, or laughing over a miss caught on camera, Josh brings an authenticity that reminds us why we started.

This episode is for the hunter still figuring it out, the one who’s missed more than he’s hit, and the one who knows that every sunrise in the stand is a story worth telling.

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In this episode, Mitchell Fox sits down with Iowa native Taylor Harris for a raw, heartfelt, and often humorous look into the life of a true blue-collar hunter. From crushing bows to missing does—six times—Taylor shares unfiltered stories from the timber, lessons learned through years of bowhunting, and the highs and lows of building a legacy on the land.

The two cover everything from fatherhood, forgotten releases, pheasant evolution, gear mishaps, and the impact of EHD on deer herds, to why the woods feel like church and how a seasoned hunter finds joy even in the smallest moments afield. It’s a candid conversation for every hunter who knows the pursuit is about more than just antlers.

In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Nick Miller from western Kentucky—an ironworker-turned-safety guy with over three decades of bowhunting stories. From growing up in Illinois hunting the Shawnee National Forest to getting run over by a deer (yes, really), Nick brings sharp humor, hard-earned lessons, and a whole lot of nostalgia. The two swap gear opinions, rant about hunting changes over the years, and share stories about missed shots, memorable bucks, and passing the passion down to the next generation. It’s raw, real, and feels just like a good deer camp conversation.

Robert Worley joins the show to share over four decades of hunting stories from the same Ohio farm he’s hunted since he was 10 years old. We dive into his journey from growing up in a small town chasing squirrels to chasing big bucks through cut-up cornfields and fence rows. Robert also opens up about contracting Alpha-Gal Syndrome after a Lone Star tick bite, changing his hunting and eating habits forever. From DIY stump grinding businesses to elk hunting out West, and even a few laugh-out-loud moments (including nearly taking out a neighbor with an arrow), Robert’s story is all about adapting, perseverance, and keeping the hunting spirit alive no matter what life throws at you.

In this episode of A Hunter’s Legacy, we hear the story of a bowhunter, Seth Spire, who waited six years for an Iowa tag—and made it count. From a perfectly timed cell cam photo to a last-minute change of plans, everything lined up for a 170-class buck.

The conversation dives into how hunting has changed over the past 20 years, the growing challenge of finding access, and the fine line between luck and skill. There’s a real look at how evolving technology, pressure from social media, and the pay-to-play land market have shaped the modern hunting experience.

We also hear about missed shots, hard lessons, and the adrenaline that makes bowhunting so addictive. The guest reflects on learning the ropes without a mentor, how goals shift with age, and why the process—from food plots to strategy—is just as important as the kill.

To top it off, there’s a story involving a hornet’s nest, a flying saw, and one of the most painful walk-ins of all time. It’s the kind of episode that reminds you why we keep going back to the woods—year after year.

In this episode, I sit down with longtime friend and Southern Iowa native Lance Porter—a commercial agronomist, farmer, and bowhunter with deep roots in the hunting world.

We cover everything from the harsh impact of EHD on Iowa’s deer population to the evolving landscape of hunting culture. Lance shares the story behind a once-in-a-lifetime buck, the frustrations of managing land, and how hunting has shifted from camaraderie to competition.

We also talk gear, the role of money in modern hunting, how trail cams have changed the game, and why raising kids outdoors might be the most rewarding challenge of all.

This is a real, unfiltered conversation about what hunting looks like today—for better or worse.

On this episode, Mitchell Fox welcomes his first live guest—Mitchell Kearns, a longtime friend and Technology Director with the Iowa Small Business Development Center. The two discuss how they met through LogIQ Hunt, Mitchell Fox’s startup focused on helping hunters. They dive into what it takes to launch a business, the challenges of balancing work, family, and hunting, and how the outdoors has shaped their lives.

From deer hunting stories and business mentorship to late nights in the tree stand and the evolution of hunting culture, this conversation blends entrepreneurship, hunting passion, and some good laughs. Plus, hear about some of their most frustrating and embarrassing moments in the woods.

Whether you’re a hunter, entrepreneur, or just someone who loves a real conversation—this one’s for you.

In the debut episode of A Hunter’s Legacy, host Mitchell Fox introduces himself and explains the vision behind the podcast. He shares his background growing up in the flat river bottoms of North Central Iowa, where hunting was more about party pushes than bow stands. Mitchell talks through his journey from shotgun seasons to becoming a bowhunter, all while juggling a full-time job and launching his hunting app, LogIQ Hunt.

This episode is packed with personal stories—some humbling, some hilarious—including a lost set of arrows, an arrow lodged in the top of a grainery, and the hunt that made him fall in love with bowhunting. Mitchell also explains why this show is focused on everyday hunters, not industry pros, and how your stories will help shape both the podcast and the hunting app he’s building.

It’s the only solo episode of the series and sets the tone for what’s to come: real hunters, real stories, and a platform built for the average Joe.